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Prostate surgery and laser prostate surgery at Spire Parkway Hospital

Inclusive treatment and care from £5,720

At Spire Parkway Hospital, we offer prostate surgery to treat symptoms related to prostate enlargement – also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Your consultant will remove or destroy the portion of your prostate that’s pressing on your bladder and urethra to help restore normal urine flow.

Sometimes also called

Transurethral prostatic resection

TURP procedure or TURP surgery

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Laser prostate surgery (HoLEP or Greenlight)

UroLift®

Prostate artery embolisation (PAE)

At a glance

Typical hospital stay
1-3 nights

Procedure duration
45-90 minutes

Type of anaesthetic
General, spinal, epidural or local

Available to self-pay?
Yes

Covered by health insurance?
Yes

Why Spire?

You can usually see a consultant within a few days of enquiry

Specialist in a wide range of treatments

Flexible payment options to help you spread the cost

Prostate surgery: what to expect at Spire Parkway

Spire Parkway is an established local private hospital providing comprehensive treatments and care to our patients in Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

Our expert consultants will provide you with a treatment and recovery plan that’s personalised to your needs. We offer fast access to diagnostic tests and scans and consultations, so you won’t have to wait long to find out if surgery is right for you. We’ll usually be able to book your surgery within one to two weeks of your referral or diagnosis by your consultant.

You can expect to receive high-quality care in our clean, modern facilities from a consultant of your choice.

How much does Prostate surgery and laser prostate surgery cost at Spire Parkway Hospital

Prostate surgery is available from £5,720.

It's a common operation to have done privately, and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, even if you don’t have medical insurance.

The guide price displayed shows what most patients who pay for their own treatment should expect to pay for treatment. The price may vary depending on Consultant, type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and may also vary due to your medical history.

You can trust Spire Parkway Hospital to provide you with a single, fixed price1 so there are no surprises. Finance options are available through our chosen partner2.

1Important: Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price* when paying for yourself. 2 Spire Healthcare Limited is acting as a credit broker to Zebra Health Finance Limited. Company No. 09406708. Registered at 1 Worsley Court, High Street, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3NJ. www.zebrahealthfinance.com Zebra Health Finance Limited is a appointed representative of Chrysalis Finance Limited and Shawbrook Bank Limited is the lender. Spire Healthcare Ltd does not receive payment for arranging credit. All parties named here are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Credit acceptance is subject to application and status. Terms and conditions apply.

Procedures offered for prostate surgery at Spire Parkway

We offer a variety of treatments for prostate surgery. Treatment choices available to you will depend on your condition and your general health. Your consultant will discuss which treatment is best for you.

The type of anaesthetic you need varies depending on the procedure you need. It may be:

A general anaesthetic meaning you’re asleep – this is most often used

A spinal or epidural – where you can’t feel anything from the waist down

A local anaesthetic – you’ll be awake but you won’t be able to feel anything in the area being operated on

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

A special instrument is passed through your urethra and a small, electrically-heated wire is used to trim small pieces of prostate tissue

Performed under general anaesthetic

You’ll need a urinary catheter for around one to three days after the operation

Transurethral electrovaporisation of the prostate (TUVP)

Similar to TURP, but a rollerball instead of a wire loop is used to apply electrical energy to the tissue

Performed under general or spinal anaesthetic

A catheter is still required, but may be for a shorter time than TURP

Laser Prostate Surgery

A specialised tool is passed through your urethra and a laser (eg a HoLEP Holmium laser or GreenLight laser) which generates intense heat is used to trim small pieces of prostate tissue

Performed under general anaesthetic

You usually need a urinary catheter for around one to three days after the operation, but it may be for a shorter time than with a TURP

UroLift (prostatic urethral lift (PUL) implants)

Instead of removing prostate tissue, implants are positioned to hold your prostate out of the way and increase the width of your urethra

This procedure can be performed under general or local anaesthetic

Usually, a urinary catheter isn’t required

Water ablation (REZUM therapy)

Water or steam under pressure is used to destroy prostate tissue

Performed using general or spinal anaesthetic

You’ll need a urinary catheter, usually until you leave the day after.

Every treatment has its own benefits and risks which your consultant will explain to you during your consultation.

Find a consultant at Spire Parkway

Preparing for prostate surgery at Spire Parkway

Getting here

Spire Parkway is situated a few miles south of Birmingham city centre in Solihull, the hospital is near to both Birmingham International and Solihull train stations. We have free on-site parking for you and your visitors.

What the treatment options are, including alternatives to surgery such as medication and lifestyle changes

Whether you need any tests or scans to help your consultant plan the next steps

The potential benefits and risks of treatment

You may also need a pre-operative assessment with one of our specialist nurses to check if the procedure is right for you.

Prostate surgery: your procedure

You’ll usually stay with us for one to two nights so you’ll be shown to your own en-suite room before your operation. All of our private rooms have:

TV

En-suite

Window

Armchair

Free WiFi

The procedure lasts for around 45 minutes to an hour and a half. If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in your private room while you have your operation.

You may need a urinary catheter after the operation. This is because your urethra may be swollen which can block urine from passing. It will be removed before you leave hospital.

Q & A

Sandy Gujral, Consultant Urologist Surgeon

Talking about prostate surgery

Prostate surgery: your recovery

As expected after surgery, you’ll feel some pain afterwards. Our nurses will help you manage this by giving you painkillers and advice about what over-the-counter medicines you can take after you leave hospital.

Although the recovery time varies depending on the procedure you've had and your overall health, here’s a guide to recovery timeline for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) – the most common procedure:

Treatment and recovery timeline

1-3 days

1-3 weeks

3-4 weeks

4-8 weeks

Full recovery

1-3 days

Catheter is removed and you can leave hospital

1-3 weeks

Driving and gentle walking

3-4 weeks

Back to desk-based job and sex if you’re comfortable enough

4-8 weeks

Full recovery

The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.

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